Easy Homemade Tandoori Masala Spice Mix Recipe

Tandoori masala is one that I liberally incorporate in a number of my recipes. Mostly used as a rub on vegetables and tofu, this warm intensely aromatic spice often find its way into my burger patties, stews, gravies and even salad dressings — I have yet to share these recipes with you. Tandoori masala is one that I hold dear as it is one of my mum’s favourite spice. Whenever I go back home for holidays, she always requests that I bring her a 1kg bag of the spice!

Sure enough pre-made tandoori masala is widely available at most Indian groceries, but the liberty that comes with tweaking this warm fragrant mix to your liking, without losing the essence of the spice, is good enough reason to assert making it at home. Plus a lot of store-bought spice mixes come with preservatives, salt and artificial food colouring. So, a homemade version is much more adaptable and fresh.

Varying in intensity and flavour, the different brands of tandoori masala mixes that I have come across range from hot to mild; my version here is a little different from the commercial ones. For an easier and quicker method, I am using powdered versions of all the spices, except for fenugreek seeds which I have ground in a mortar and pestle. By far, using whole spices will yield a more intense mix. However, the powdered spices present a more convenient option for many, especially if you do not own a spice mill or coffee grinder. After all spices have been mix, I just roast the masala for around 30 seconds, just enough to awaken its fragrance and flavour.

The recipe makes about 1/3 cup of tandoori masala (depending on how much paprika you are adding). You may make a larger quantity if you plan on using it often.

If fenugreek seeds are not available in powdered version, grind the seeds using a mortar and pestle, in a spice mill or coffee grinder.Once ground mix with all the other spices. Heat a dry skillet on low medium temperature and dry roast the masala for around 30-45 seconds or until you start to see the first fumes. You will also be able to smell the delicious aroma. Do not roast for too long or the flavour will be ruined. Turn off the heat and allow the spice to cool completely before transferring to a sealed jar. Store for up to 6 months.

Yield: 1/3 cup of tandoori masala

Homemade Tandoori Masala Spice Mix Recipe

Using powdered spices make this homemade tandoori masla mix recipe a quick and easy one to achieve. Use as a spice rub on vegetable roasts, to spice up your burger patties, stews, gravies or even salad dressings.

Instructions

If fenugreek seeds are not available in powdered version, grind the seeds using a mortar and pestle, in a spice mill or coffee grinder.

Once ground mix with all the other spices. Heat a dry skillet on low medium temperature and dry roast the masala for around 30-45 seconds or until you start to see the first fumes. You will also be able to smell the delicious aroma. Do not roast for too long or the flavour will be ruined. Turn off the heat and allow the spice to cool completely before transferring to a sealed jar.

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Hi Teenuja & Kevin. I so appreciate your recipes since discovering you by chance about a year ago. Everything I have tried I have loved and do on a regular basis. I started by voyage as a vegetarian January 2017 and you are helping me a lot find different things to add to my menu.
Some of the products I have difficulty finding. Could you tell me where you shop? I live close to Montreal and visit my daughter there often so I could find what I cannot find here 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of food and your tasty and colourful recipes.

Thank you for your lovely comment Rejeanne. It’s so nice to hear that the recipes are helping, it means a lot to us as we put a lot of care and love in each one of them. 🙂
We usually shop at fresh produce markets like Fruiterie 440 for fruits and vegetables. Then for the spices and less common ingredients, we get them at our local Indian store (Marché Samar, 1485 Provencher, Brossard) and Asian grocery store (Thai Foo, 1875 Avenue Panama, Brossard). These are on Rive Sud (South Shore). On the Montreal island itself, you can check out Marché Adonis, they have a wide variety of spices, dried foodstuffs, different types of vegetables and fruits. For Asian stores, Kim Phat Market is a good one to check out. 🙂

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